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LOL! I guess that was pretty good timing. What transmission fluid did you use? I know that on page one I was sure it wasn't an exhaust leak, but at this point, I am willing to try anything first. I just hope it's not a rod getting ready to drive me nuts.
My 1009 is on jackstands right now...
CROM-
I put the blue locktite on my TC bolts and still have a slight tick. I have noticed that it goes away after being driven around for 15 or so miles. I think it might be a small exhaust leak??? Still stumps me and others can't hear it. All my other buddys say, "Sounds like a diesel to me."...
I am going to be putting locktite on the torque converter bolts today. I will see if that wraps things up. If it doesn't make it go away, then I will suspect that it is the transmission pick up. It was a little low before I did the filter change and added fluid and it didn't do it for a day...
Another thing I forgot to add....
I also get a lot of low RPM "gas pedal" vibration. I don't know if this is a part of the same problem. It's not at idle in park, (R) or (D). It's when I bump it up (especially in gear) about 100 - 150 RPM's. Does that have to do with the torque converter...
Another "ticking" sound...
I started this thread so I wouldn't hijack anyone else's. My Blazer has a ticking sound BUT ONLY after a few mins of warming up. I can drive it on the highways (60 - 70 MPH) and only SOMETIMES will it continue to tick when I slow down and the engine drops back down to...
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